Why the secretive royal ‘veto’ practice needs scrutiny
The archaic practice of Queen’s consent allows the Crown to vet certain laws
Sophia Dourou
EXCLUSIVE: Public opposed to ex-Daily Mail editor being lined up for broadcasting regulator role
An overwhelming 71% of the public believe it is more important for the chair to be politically neutral rather than influential in UK media and culture.
Labour is calling for urgent action as millions live in flats covered in Grenfell-style cladding
On Monday Labour will use a daily motion to force a vote on protecting owners and renters living in the unsafe dwellings.
Four things you need to know about new Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies
As Andrew Davies resumes his role as leader of the Welsh Tories, we look at a few facts about him.
The Tories are refusing to spend any money to run elections safely during the pandemic
The UK ‘needs to follow international examples’ and invest to ensure ballots are run safely.
Exclusive: Scottish Greens co-leader sets out party’s hopes for Holyrood elections
“We have the chance to do something new, and different, and exciting, and not be stuck, hampered by these unchangeable institutions.”
Revealed: A handful of billionaires control a staggering share of UK media
The data shows that the rise in digital media is only marginally counterbalancing the fact that the overwhelming majority of UK media is controlled by a handful of owners.
Five times the Tories weaponised fake news
As criticism mounts of a local Conservative group wanting to ‘weaponise fake news’ we look at examples of the Tories doing just that
Tory MP slammed for ‘mixed messaging’ after attending a 27 guest ‘Christmas party’
The MP attended the event after criticising the government’s five-day Christmas rules relaxation
Government is trying to ‘bulldoze democracy’ through post-Brexit Trade Bill
The Greens also want the bill to include ‘existing strong protections’ for the environment, workers’ rights and food standards.